Nigeria, Aug. 24 -- AC Milan winger Samuel Chukwueze made an impressive start to the new Serie A campaign, helping the Rossoneri secure a 2-1 away victory over Torino on Sunday night.

The Super Eagles winger was deployed in an unfamiliar wing-back role by new manager Ruben Amorim but adapted brilliantly to the tactical demands, earning the official Man of the Match award from Serie A.

Chukwueze also made a decisive contribution in attack, providing the assist for Adrien Rabiot's second goal as Milan secured all three points at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino in Turin.

His performance offered an encouraging early indication of how influential the Nigerian could be under Amorim, particularly in a system that requires him to combine his...